At a Glance
Company: Barnes Aerospace
Location: 39 Bradley Park Rd, East Granby, CT 06026 (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26 - $38 per hour (based on experience)
Shift:
- 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Shift Differential: % for 2nd shift
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (3+ years CNC milling experience)
Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support precision aerospace manufacturing programs across multi-axis milling operations. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a key role in producing complex components using modern CNC equipment in a structured, team-based environment.
The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines
- Run multiple machines within machining cells when feasible
- Perform job setups, changeovers, and tooling adjustments
- Read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and CNC programs at the machine
- Machine aerospace components from raw material to finished part
- Work with hard metals including Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel
- Load parts and fixtures manually or using hoists and lifting equipment
- Use Fanuc controls and make offsets as required by the program
- Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring tools
- Hold tight tolerances (thousandths) on precision components
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and improve processes
Machines, Controls & Software
You'll work with equipment such as:
- Machines: Multi-axis CNC milling machines from Doosan, Mazak, Okuma, Matsuura, Mori Seiki, and Johnford
- Controls: Fanuc
- Inspection Tools: Gauges, swing gauges, calipers, micrometers
- Equipment: Hoists, fixtures, right-angle heads
Materials You'll Work With
- Inconel
- Titanium
- Stainless Steel
- Aerospace-grade alloys
What We're Looking ForRequired
- 3+ years of CNC milling experience (multi-axis preferred)
- Experience setting up and operating CNC machines
- Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
- Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude
- Experience working with tight tolerances
- Ability to use precision measuring tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
Preferred (Not Required)
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- Experience running multiple machines in a cell environment
- Experience working with exotic materials
- Familiarity with Fanuc controls
Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Barnes Aerospace because:
- Stable aerospace manufacturing programs
- Modern multi-axis CNC equipment
- Opportunities to work on complex, high-precision parts
- Competitive pay with 2nd shift differential
- Strong team environment and engineering support
- Opportunities to expand skills and grow within the company
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $26 - $38/hr (DOE)
Pay Notes: % shift differential for 2nd shift
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date
- 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6%
- 4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan
- Quarterly incentive opportunities
- Yearly performance bonus
- 100% education reimbursement after 1 year
- PTO: 2 weeks in year one plus 4 floating holidays
- Flex time program
- Discounted membership
- Discounted Calm app membership
Schedule:
- 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Overtime available
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